If you're looking for safe, high quality schools; a variety of music, theater and art events; and plenty of lakes and mountain terrain, all in a place where you know your neighbors by name, we invite you to get to know Klamath Falls. We've organized some information on our schools, arts and culture, recreation and leisure, housing and other details we hope will help you get a better picture of life with us.
Education
Local Schools
Klamath Falls children attend classes provided by two public school districts and a parochial school system.
Klamath County School District, 10501 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, (541) 883-5000
- 14 Elementary Schools
- 4 Junior High Schools
- 5 High Schools
Klamath Falls City School District, 1336 Avalon, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, (541) 883-4700
- 7 Elementary Schools
- 1 Junior High Schools
- 2 High Schools
Christian-based or private schools:
- Hosanna Christian School: Preschool - Grade 12 - (541) 882-7732
- Seventh Day Adventist: Grades 1-8 - (541) 882-4151
- Triad School: Preschool - Grade 12 - (541) 885-7940
Questions? Call Sky Lakes Medical Center Personnel Department, (541) 274-6260 or toll-free 1-800-542-1656.
Higher Education
Two colleges offer higher education locally in Klamath Falls
Klamath Community College offers college-level and community courses in programs including:
- General Studies
- Professional Technical Courses
- Developmental Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Computer/Microcomputer Information
- Natural Resources/Sciences/Health Sciences
- Cooperative OIT/KCC Courses
Oregon Institute of Technology is part of the Oregon University System, which comprises seven four-year public universities, offering high-quality educational opportunities to students from around the world. Program offerings include:
- Arts & Sciences
- Civil Emgineering
- Engineering Technologies
- Graduate Studies: M.S. Engineering Technology
- Health Technologies
- Interdisciplinary: Information Technology
- Management
Arts & Culture
Life in Klamath Falls is enriched by a variety of concerts, theater productions, symphony and choral performances and art exhibits each year.
The 800-seat Ross Ragland Theater hosts a myriad of international musical concerts as well as touring and local plays. Known in our community for some 30 years, the Linkville Players produce four plays and one musical yearly.
Other local favorites include the Klamath Chorale, Klamath Symphony, Klamath Art Association and many other cultural groups that offer seasonal performances and shows at various locations.
The Favell Museum of Western Art and Indian Artifacts is acclaimed as one of the finest museums anywhere and complements three county-owned museums.
Recreation & Leisure
Few areas in Oregon or elsewhere offer the broad range of outstanding recreational opportunities, particularly for outdoor enthusiasts, like Klamath County. You have to come and see our lakes, mountains, caves and wildlife for yourself. In the meantime, here are a few of our extraordinary features:
- More than 82 lakes and streams, including 133-square mile Upper Klamath Lake, the largest body of fresh water in the Pacific Northwest, are within Klamath County. Fishing opportunities abound in the Klamath Basin.
- Hundreds of miles of cross-country skiing, mountain biking and hiking trails crisscrossing through lush forests, wetlands and desert terrain.
- Downhill skiing anyone? Within a two-hour's drive are three popular ski resorts:
- South: Mt. Shasta
- West: Mt. Ashland
- Northwest: Willamette Pass Ski Area
- Crater Lake National Park, Oregon - a national favorite - lies within an hour's drive of Klamath Falls.
- Lava Beds National Monument, 30 miles south of Klamath Falls, boasts some of the best caving opportunities around.
- Five golf courses, including: Arnold Palmer golf course, Running Y Resort.
- Four wildlife refuges are protected in Klamath County, including sections of the Pacific Flyway for waterfowl.
- Over 600 acres of developed parks.
- Family Exercise Clubs: Racquetball & tennis facilities, bowling alleys, a roller skating rink and many health clubs.
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